Vatican
Australians push for Vatican cardinal to testify on abuse
By Rosie Scammell — May 22, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The powerful Vatican finance minister has denied wrongdoing and said he'll answer questions about his record in writing, not in person.
Breaking silence, US nuns say Vatican probe cleared up confusion, reinforced their mission
By David Gibson — May 15, 2015
(RNS) After a monthlong media blackout, U.S. nuns are talking about the Vatican investigation that ended abruptly last month. Just don't call it a "win."
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle boosts his profile (again) with charity post
By Rosie Scammell — May 15, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) At a relatively young 57, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is widely seen as a man on the move within the hierarchy, eligible to vote in papal conclaves for the next 23 years.
Vatican decision to recognize Palestine upsets Israeli government, Jewish advocacy groups
By Michele Chabin — May 13, 2015
JERUSALEM (RNS) Israel's Foreign Ministry representative said the government was “disappointed by the decision."
BREAKING: Vatican recognizes State of Palestine
By Kim Hjelmgaard — May 13, 2015
The treaty, not yet signed, makes clear the Holy See has switched its diplomatic relations from the Palestinian Liberation Organization to the state of Palestine.
Once Pope Francis knows US capitalism he will love it, says Catholic theologian-economist
By David Gibson — May 12, 2015
NEW YORK (RNS) The Rev. Martin Schlag, an Austrian-born priest who teaches economics in Rome, reassured a group of Catholics, many from the world of business and finance, that Francis’ views on capitalism aren’t actually as bad as he feared.
Raul Castro lauds Pope Francis, vows to attend ‘all his Masses’ in Cuba in September
By Reuters — May 10, 2015
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) Raul Castro stopped in Rome to meet the pope to thank him for the Vatican's mediation between the United States and Cuba.
‘Commentarii de Inepto Puero’: American priest translates ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ into Latin
By Rosie Scammell — May 7, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Officially, the Roman Catholic Church still communicates in Latin. And now so does young Greg Heffley in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
Vatican blasts Muhammad cartoons as pouring ‘gasoline on the fire’
By Rosie Scammell — May 6, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The front page article in L'Osservatore Romano likened the exhibit in Garland, Texas, to pouring "gasoline on the fire" of religious sensitivities and was critical of its sponsors.
Deal imports American bottom-line accounting to Italy’s Catholic churches
By Rosie Scammell — May 5, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The new program brings a measure of American financial savvy to Italy's notoriously murky church finances, dovetailing with Pope Francis' push for reform and transparency.
Vatican pushes ahead with sainthood for missionary priest Junipero Serra
By Rosie Scammell — May 1, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis' decision to celebrate Mass at a "celebration" of Junipero Serra is a very public sign that the pope does not seem bothered by the controversy that Serra's sainthood has sparked.
Vatican kicks off environmental push with climate change summit
By Doyle Rice — April 29, 2015
"The wealthiest countries, the ones who have benefited most from fossil fuels, are morally obligated to push forward and find solutions to climate-related change and so protect the environment and human life," Cardinal Peter Turkson said.
Vatican standoff with France tests pope’s ‘Who am I to judge?’ stance
By Elizabeth Bryant — April 24, 2015
PARIS (RNS) The pope's reaction, as reported in the media, appears to contrast starkly with his remarks two years ago in which he said, “If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?”
5 lessons from the resignation of Bishop Robert Finn (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — April 21, 2015
(RNS) No U.S. bishop had ever been forced from office for covering up for a predator priest. Until Finn.
TIMELINE: The long and contentious duel between Rome and American nuns
By David Gibson — April 16, 2015
(RNS) Starting in 2008, the Vatican wanted to make sure American nuns were toeing the line. That inquiry ended Thursday.
